Dear Board,
I recently found out that Monongalia County schools will conduct its annual county-wide Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) meeting from 6-8pm. Monday at the University High School auditorium. The meeting will be preceded at 5:30pm by a "Showcase of the Arts" an exhibit of artwork created by county students, and by musical selections performed by the UHS jazz band.
By state law, every school in WV is required to have a LSIC. Why is this important to the Bicycle Board? Look no farther than Suncrest Middle School and the successful implementation of the bicycle rack in front of the school. Why it is true that Matt Watson was instrumental in creating a movement of change within his school, it was his father's choice to sit on the schools LSIC that enabled the deal to be closed because the LSIC had to agree to the improvement for it to become a reality. In fact the principal at Suncrest Middle School made it a point that this was a necessary process. Another example is the successful implementation of the SRTS program at Peidmont Elementary School http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/data-central/success-stories/charleston-west-virginia-srts-program in Charleston, see attached photos.
I will not be able to attend this Monday because I am chairing a meeting for another organization. However, this would be potentially a good networking opportunity for bicycle board members to learn more about the LSICs in our county, and how we could get more local citizens involved in joining these boards to realize SRTS initiatives. I believe this annual meeting is also required by state law to ensure productive and safe schools. I hope some Bicycle Board members can attend on such a short notice. See attached LSIC FAQ.
-Jonathan
